You can print, cut, and draw using this computer-aided design

xTool announced a new mass production machines which can be one of the cheapest ways to start an Etsy shop. Its flexible design supports a CMYK print head that works on a variety of materials including paper, wood, and felt. It can be modified later with laser-based cutting tools. You can use the M2 to print and cut stickers, for example, but it’s versatile enough to also be used to apply designs to metal water bottles. The machine’s flexible handling ensures a smooth running experience, which is much larger than your standard desktop printer.

The xTool M2 Color Craft Laser, which will retail for $599, is available starting todaytemporary discount up to $549 for the first week. However, that entry-level price only gets you a model with a 10W laser diode that can cut more than 300 thin layers. If you also want to print, you’ll need a more expensive $749 bundle that includes the CMYK Inkjet Printing Module, which can produce about 400 pages before needing a new ink cartridge. For printing and cutting larger materials a $1,149 bundle with a 20W laser is required, while for an additional $499 you can add an infrared laser unit that is better for metal engraving.

What sets the M2 apart is M1 Ultrathe old version of this machine, with the addition of a 5-megapixel front camera and a 2-megapixel close-up in the new model. These cameras record the items you place inside the machine so you can fine-tune designs and styles using the xTool Studio software. To make the process easier for beginners, the M2 enables AI to recognize the type of material being placed and adjust settings for cutting, carving, or simply scoring to make thin tools easier to bend and bend.

High power laser cutters often need to be connected to external air pumps and filtration systems. While the M2 has its own integrated air pump, its exhaust is only pumped into the cabin. If you’re doing a lot of cutting, xTool recommends pairing the M2 with an extension like its own SafetyPro AP2 Air Purifier, but at $999 it is more expensive than a standalone machine.